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Butter Pecan Bliss Cake

Butter Pecan Bliss Cake

Butter Pecan Bliss Cake is a rich, tender layer cake filled with toasted pecans and warm brown sugar notes, finished with a luscious cream cheese buttercream frosting for the ultimate indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups cake flour, sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, chopped
Icing
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream for consistency
  • 1/3 cup pecans optional for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare icing by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and thin with heavy cream as needed.
  8. Assemble by placing one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread icing on top, add the second layer, and frost the entire cake. Garnish with pecans if desired.

Notes

Toast the pecans lightly before folding them into the batter for enhanced flavor. Store the frosted cake covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.